Here are some artists from the past and present that we feel would benefit most artists from knowing their works. This is not a comprehensive list of famous artists or artists of historical significance--it is a list of artists whose work we love. If you have artists you want to suggest to add to the list, please contact one of the Forum Leaders (Stahlberg, Enayla, Lunatique) and we'll check out your links. However, there's no guarantee that we will add your suggestions, as this list is subjective.

Artists from the past

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema - One of the most successful academic classicists of 19th century.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=8

Giovanni Boldini - Renowned portrait painter who dazzled and thrilled his patrons with his bold, modern sensibility.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=332
http://www.jssgallery.org/Other_Artists/Boldini_Giovanni/Giovanni_Boldini.htm

Adolph William Bouguereau - Widely considered as the painter with the finest finish, and one of the most successful painters of 19th century. (Also one of the most controversial because the modernists hated him.)
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=7
http://www.nouveaunet.com/bouguereau/

Michelangelo Buonarroti - One of the true artistic titans in art history.
http://www.michelangelo.com/buonarroti.html

Thomas Wilmer Dewing - One of the Boston School painters.
http://bertc.com/dewing_menu.htm

Nicolai Fechin - Russian artist who immigrated to the United States. An artist imparted his paintings with the kind of bold and immersive treatment that is rare and inspiring.
http://www.fechin.com/gallery.html
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=2047

Jean-Leon Gerome - The most famous Orientalist painter.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=9

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres - Important painter known for his depiction of women and their fashion of that period.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=31
http://www.abcgallery.com/I/ingres/ingres.html
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/ingres/

Alphonse Mucha - The most prominent and representitive artist of the Art Nouveau movement.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=598

Auguste Rodin - One of the greatest sculptors ever, known for his intentionally unfinished and expressive style.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=143
http://www.artchive.com/artchive/R/rodin.html
http://www.rodin-web.org

John Singer Sargent - One of the most respected painters in history, with stunning technical skill and versitility in multiple mediums and styles.
http://www.jssgallery.org/
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=187

Joaquin Sorolla - An impressionist often mentioned along with Sargent and Zorn.
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=1393
http://www.saint-andre.com/thoughts/sorolla.html

John William Waterhouse - The most famous romantic painter, and most beloved Neo Classicist, but often mistaken as one of the Pre-Raphaelites.
http://www.jwwaterhouse.com/
http://www.johnwilliamwaterhouse.com/
http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=79

Gil Elvgren - Widely considered the finest pinup artist that ever lived. He was a huge fan of John Singer Sargent, and it shows in his own work.
http://www.btinternet.com/~brmerc/elvgren/elvgren.html (http://www.btinternet.com/%7Ebrmerc/elvgren/elvgren.html)
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/elvgrenindex.html
http://www.mutoworld.com/TheArtandLifeofGilElvgren.htm
Andrew Loomis - One of the most respected teachers of illustration. His instructional books have long been treasured and sought after by artists world wide.
http://www.saveloomis.org/

Richard Schmid - An artist's artist. One of the best painters alive today. His book, Alla Prima: All I Know About Painting, is a must have for any serious artist.
http://www.richardschmid.com/
http://www.greenwichworkshop.com/studio/studio_artist.asp?artistid=56

Chen Shu-Fen & Common - Highly popular and influential illustrators from Taiwan. They specialize in depicting beautiful Asian women, and have a loyal following in Asia.
http://www.aboutpingfen.idv.tw (http://www.aboutpingfen.idv.tw/)

Herge - World famous creator of the Tintin comic book series.
http://www.tintin.be/

Jaime Hernandez - One of the talented brothers that created the underground comic book masterpiece "Love and Rockets." His whimsical writing, impeccable figure drawing skill, and wonderful use of solid blacks earned him a loyal following.
http://www.fantagraphics.com/artist/lr/losbros/jaime/jaime.html

Adam Hughes - One of the best comic book artists of this generation. Depicts hot nubile chicks like no other.
http://www.adamhughesart.com/

Yamashita Ikuto - Mostly known as the mechanical designer of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but few know his earlier works as a manga creator/writer/artist. His manga work, Dark Whisper, is an excellent showcase of his talent as an artist and industrial designer.

Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston - Legendary animators and part of the nine old men.
www.frankandollie.com (http://www.frankandollie.com/)

Bill Waterson - Creator/writer/artist of the beloved Calvin and Hobbes comicstrip. A man of great integrity (he refused to allow his characters to be licensed as toys, mugs, animation, T-shirts--believing that commercializing his creation is souless and kills the magic they possess).
http://www.ucomics.com/calvinandhobbes/
http://home3.inet.tele.dk/stadil/calvin.htm

Michael Whelan - One of the most imaginative Sci-fi/fantasy artists of his generation.
http://www.michaelwhelan.com/

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